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Gaur

Gaur is an endangered species of Indian bison found in South and Southeast Asia and has been listed as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. There has been a drastic decline in population to the range of 70% spread over three generations since 1986.

Scientific Name of Gaur

Bos gaurus

Features and Facts of Gaur

Gaurs are 250-360 centimeters in length

Tail is 70-100 centimeters

Weighs 1,000-1,500 kilos

Body color is dark brown with horns found in both sexes

Herds wander 2-5 kms each day

Feed on a wide variety of plants

Critically Endangered

World's largest species of wild cattle apart from being the heaviest and the most powerful

Gaur conservation

Human interference has destroyed the natural habitat of Gaur turning them from diurnal to nocturnal. Incessant poaching for commercial trade in Gaur meat is a threat. Gaurs are legally protected in all countries. There have also been successful cloning attempts.